The Hospitality Dashboard is a monthly snapshot of the industry, covering key data, initiatives led by the industry over the month, member commentary, future considerations and the common pain points.
In May 2022:
Most regular feedback:
- Staff shortages remain the No1 challenge – operators comment on the extreme pressures of operating in this environment.
- Employers are uneasy as the new immigration system approaches. Industry believes chefs should be on the green list.
- Operators are concerned about the impact of incoming legislation changes and managing new requirements.
- Cost of living increases are already impacting the sector with even greater impact expected over next 6 months.
Actions led by the industry this month:
- CEO, Marisa Bidois, presented to local Council representatives in a hui organised by Local Government NZ, providing industry feedback, discussing the industry’s key challenges and potential solutions to progress in the short to medium term.
- The Restaurant Association, in partnership with Northtec, launched a new cookery traineeship, Te Tupu Tahi.
- The RA consulted with industry and made submissions on: Fair Pay Agreements Bill and Transforming Recycling and consulted with industry on Modern Slavery and Worker Exploitation.
- Held webinar and Q&A with Immigration NZ, to help employers to navigate the new Accredited Employer Work Visa.
- Organised Waikato RA members to meet with Hamilton mayor, Paula Southgate, and Queenstown members to meet with Queenstown Lakes mayor, Jim Boult, to discuss current challenges and opportunities for the Council to support local operators.
- Launched the 2022 hospitality industry Remuneration Survey.
- Promoted the industry through the #hospolife campaign, encouraging workers to ‘find their future’ in hospitality. hospolife.co.nz
- Ran Auckland Hospo Start programme to provide students with an introduction to hospitality, work experience and job placement.
- Consulted with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited on their dining campaign Chasing a Plate.